Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

while i was 60 miles away from my home because my lights were disconnected someone went into my home and jumped the meter, i was charged and had to pay the fine...then because the meter base was burned and was a safety hazard the light company said it had to be changed..i am disabled and my land lord is telling me it is MY responsibility to change the meter base myself..(pay for it and repair it). that he was not getting involved..do i have rights in this case and what should i do? please call me with the answer at 850-263-9451...thank you


Asked on 2/27/10, 1:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

Without reading your lease, this is a tough one to know. However, I think a standard lease has a provision in it for "non-routine maintenance and damage which is no fault of the tenant" and perhaps has a deductible of sorts. I am speaking from my own experience in which I had a lease with that provision, and I was obligated to pay the first $50 of any "non-routine maintenance and damage" which was not my fault. It is also possible that the LL has homeowner's insurance which may cover the cost of the repair, except maybe a deductible payment. I think 1) you should read your lease; and 2) you (or an attorney) should call the LL and try to work something out.

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Answered on 3/05/10, 5:43 am


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